Sucks To Be A Virginia Driver

Devil's right on. Additionally, there was an accident that killed four girls who were either in college or had just graduated HS (like that day), caused by a quick weave in front of a semi who had nowhere to go. Though alcohol seems to have played a major factor in that wreck too.

I've seen people act like I'm doing 55 when I'm doing 75, so hopefully it's those people that get nailed (says the perennial speeder).

 

i don't see what's wrong with these fines

might get some assholes to drive safer

might save some lives

 

I thought this thread was going to be about Ward Burton.

 

Perhaps the writer forgot the decimal between 7 and 8.

 

Exactly. Are they eye-opening numbers? Yep.
But clearly the $75-$150 fine isn't changing anything.

 

These fees don't have anything to do with due process. You still can argue your case in court and pursue it.

The fines are pretty steep, but don't break the law and it won't affect you.

I believe D.C. may have the worst traffic and some of the worst drivers I ever have seen.

 

One of the problems with is is that Reckless Driving is a really broad charge in Virginia. It's not just about speeding 80 or above. Improper lane changing could be construed as Reckless if the cop wanted to push it. I know someone who went off the road after a blowout and was charged with it even though there was no evidence they were speeding because of some provision in the law that gave a cop too much discretion.

 

I got pulled over once for "reckless driving" because I was changing lanes a lot. But I was only going five over the speed limit, and I never went in front of a car until I could see its headlights in my rearview mirror and some space between us. Didn't get a ticket, but I was really confused as to what I could do differently.

 

Outrageous.

But I'll say this:

I've done a TON of driving, throughout our fair land . . .

And without a doubt . . . judging by the plates borne by all the cars whose actions I've observed, over all these years . . .

AS A GROUP (and you may be an exception) . . .

Virginia drivers are the worst . . . simplest . . . most OBLIVIOUS drivers in the lower 48 . . .

. . . by a WIDE, WIDE margin.

I see a Virginia plate when I'm in a tight spot . . . I cringe.

 

I think I'm a good driver. I've gotten one speeding ticket in my life, I haven't had an accident, not even minor, in at least 9 years.

But yes, I'd agree with you. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten out of my car cursing the people I have to drive around on my way to work. Unbelievable.

 

As for the big cities . . .

. . . (and both talent pools boast talents that have been honed by years of sustained challenges) . . .

As a group, Boston drivers are SUPERB.

And Chicagoans are pretty goddamn good.